Faculty

New Pathy Fellow from ɬ�﷬'s Macdonald Campus will focus on sustainable farming with Élèves des champs

admin — Thu, 22 May 2025 19:50:36 +0000

Two new ɬ�﷬ graduates have won Pathy Fellowships, including one graduate from ɬ�﷬'s Macdonald Campus. The $50,000 award recognizes young leaders who have innovative approaches to creating change, enabling them to dedicate a year of their early career to a cause and community they are passionate about while engaging in hands-on and practical learning.

AES researchers dive into fresh ideas for a sustainable water future

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:50:43 +0000

From lab benches to local watersheds, ɬ�﷬ researchers are investigating some of today's most pressing water challenges.

Several exciting projects involving researchers in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (AES) were selected for seed funding through two initiatives: the Brace Water Innovation Seed Grants and the Brace Water Centre and CentrEau Project Seed Fund Program.

TISEDTalk: Bridging the Gap Between the Environmental Impacts of Tyre Particles, Tyre Recovery and End-of-Life Solutions

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:08:50 +0000

Date: September 29th, 2025 | Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Macdonald Engineering Building- MD 267

Tyres keep the world moving—but at a cost. From microscopic wear particles to end-of-life waste, the environmental footprint of tyres spans their entire lifecycle. In this eye-opening seminar, Dr. Linda Mitchell, Science, Research and Innovation Manager at Tyre Stewardship Australia, will unpack the complex challenges and emerging solutions across the global tyre value chain.

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Radio-Canada reports on 15 years of ɬ�﷬ Feeding ɬ�﷬

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:50:45 +0000

For 15 years, ɬ�﷬ dining halls have been serving up fresh, local produce grown by students at Macdonald Campus as part of their agricultural and environmental sciences programs. Last year alone, 3.4 tons of tomatoes and almost 2 tons of onions ended up on students' plates thanks to the ɬ�﷬ Feeding ɬ�﷬ initiative.

Music for Pain (virtual)

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:42:57 +0000

Offered by the Health and Well-Being Program

Save Energy, Save Money (Virtual)

admin — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:15:25 +0000

Offered by the Health and Well-Being Program and the ɬ�﷬ Office of Sustainability

Community Speaker Series in Education - Nov 2025

admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:14:07 +0000

Community partners, alumni, scholars and practitioners visit campus to discuss ideas, trends and professional journeys in Education. Open to all Education students. Light snacks served at each event.

Discrimination in Quebec and the Protected Grounds

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:39:59 +0000

The primary objective of this presentation is to raise awareness of discrimination and encourage the creation of an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. This workshop provides introductory level conten

MUPP: Decumulation Webinar (PEN 303)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:12:55 +0000

Intended for members of the ɬ�﷬ Pension Plan who are approaching retirement and the payout phase of their careers.  It is highly recommended that you attend “Get Ready for Retirement” (PEN 301) and/or “MUPP Settlement Options

Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Violence: ɬ�﷬ Policies, Reporting, and Support

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:50:12 +0000

This session will provide information on ɬ�﷬'s Policy on Harassment and Discrimination and ɬ�﷬’s Policy against Sexual Violence and related resources as well as how to respond to disclosures and/or formally report harassment, discrimination,

MUPP: Provisions Refresh Webinar (PEN 102)

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:23:27 +0000

Intended for current members of the ɬ�﷬ Pension Plan. Topics will include:

Thirteen HBHL-funded researchers awarded CIHR Spring 2025 Project Grants

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:02:10 +0000

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Project Grant: Spring 2025 competition has approved 435 research grants for a total investment of approximately $411M, with 123 projects funded in Quebec.

HBHL is proud to announce that 13 HBHL-funded researchers will receive support for seven projects, representing an investment of over $6.7M at ɬ�﷬ and the Douglas Research Centre.

HBHL-funded PIs are bolded in the following table:

$10 million for Neuro-led project seeking new Alzheimer’s biomarkers

admin — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:27:40 +0000

Weston Family Foundation grant will fund the first ultra-high-sensitivity whole body PET/CT scanner in Canada

A groundbreaking project led by Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) of ɬ�﷬ has received a major boost thanks to a $10-million grant from the Weston Family Foundation.

The funding is part of a $20-million initiative by the foundation to support highly ambitious scientific endeavors under its Healthy Aging Strategy, comprised of the Weston Brain Institute and the Weston Family Microbiome Initiative.

News | David Bujold (C3G) appointed Co-Lead of GA4GH Discovery Work Stream

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:46:52 +0000

The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) has announced new leadership across several initiatives, including the appointment of David Bujold, Data Team Lead at the Canadian Centre for Computational Genomics (C3G)and Bioinformatics Manager at ɬ�﷬’s Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine, as Co-Lead of the Discovery Work Stream.

Research | Viral DNA sequences in the human genome may help control gene activity, new study shows

admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 14:40:53 +0000

Long dismissed as “junk,” viral fragments buried in human DNA may help regulate our genes, according to a new international study co-led by Guillaume Bourque, professor in ɬ�﷬’s Department of Human Genetics, D2R-funded researcher and member of the D2R Research Steering Committee and Executive (RSC). The findings offer new insights into what makes us human, 25 years after the human genome was first mapped.